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By Amina Nazarli

November 12 sees the next anniversary of the Constitution Day in Azerbaijan – a significant event in the history of the country and nation.

The Constitution of indepedent Azerbaijan, adopted 21 years ago by nationwide voting, laid the legal foundations of the transition to the democratic republic.

This year was remembered with a particular importance for the country's constitution, as Azerbaijan has reformed its constitution for the third time in an effort to improve the state administration system and cope with the challenges of the modern world.

Before, the Constitution was amended through the referendum twice in 2002 and in 2009.

The advanced constitution with 29 changes is considered a new guarantee of political stability in Azerbaijan, aiming to prevent any weakening in the government.

All 29 amendments were approved by between 90 percent and 95 percent of voters, thus allowing to take an important step towards protecting the country's independence, even more successfully organizing national security and protecting human rights.

The adoption of the Constitution comprised of 5 sections, 12 chapters and 158 articles in 1995 became one of the most significant milestones in the history of the state. This important document laid the beginning of a new page in Azerbaijan’s history.

The Constitution did stand not only for a legal recognition of the new social system, but also was an indication that the development of the country had entered a new stage.

Through this law, Azerbaijanis announced their intention to defend the country, to guarantee the democratic system, to achieve the establishment of civil society and to live in friendship, peace and security with other nations.

The basic law proclaimed Azerbaijan a democratic, legal, secular and unitary republic, as well as secured its citizens rights and freedoms as the highest goal of the state.

On this glorious day, every Azerbaijani citizen feels his or her involvement in the formation of a free, democratic society aimed at providing for a bright future to subsequent generations.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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